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Old 01-05-2004, 06:06 PM   #1
neurotic
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How install windows but keep lilo


Could a few people give me the quicker ways to where i can install windows on a seperate partition but keep my bootmanager.

I dont need run downs on how to format or anything, just how i can keep my bootmanager

I am running slackware 9.2 (boot manager lilo). And yes i have teh cd
 
Old 01-05-2004, 06:12 PM   #2
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i may be wrong but i don't think any windows since 95 will give you that option i think the best thing to do is boot from the cd and give the proper command line for your root partitons when it asks,
and edit /etc/lilo.conf to reflect the new windows partion then run lilo again

Last edited by Fascistchicken; 01-05-2004 at 06:16 PM.
 
Old 01-05-2004, 06:12 PM   #3
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make sure you have a boot disk that will boot slack. then install windows. Reboot slack with disk. then rerun lilo. I
 
Old 01-05-2004, 06:13 PM   #4
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ha ha i win
 
  


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